A 32-year-old female asked:
i have white vitiligo patches on my right foot and left breats near the nipple. any known cure for the skin disorder or any supplements ?
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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
45 years experience Dermatology
B,folic acid and c: Vitsmin supplements can help in some case, but vitiligo is best safely treated. Ybexcimer laser or narrow band uvb in office.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
27 years experience Podiatry
You may have: A form of fungus known as tinea versicolor. Try applying an antifungal cream twice a day until disappears. This may take 2-4 weeks if indeed it is secondary to the fungus.
Answered on Mar 27, 2017
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Dr. James Lin commented
50 years experience Urology
A look by experienced eyes is well worthwhile if the approach of try and see. fails.
Mar 27, 2017
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
39 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Dermatologist: Can help in that regard, goodluck
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Darrell Herrington answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
See Neurologist.: Your vit d is still low, but you're on adequate replacement, and no similar deficiency should cause asymmetrical symptoms (would be bilateral).
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Philip Miller answered
46 years experience Family Medicine
Dermatology: Definitely consult with a dermatologist. Many new therapies are avialable for the treatment of vitiligo.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
26 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Vitiligo is believed to be autoimmune in nature and it is unpredictable in behavior. There are variants of vitiligo that are benign and do not spread.
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